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Button, to switch the unit on/off, volume control button, to unlock the removable control panel (release panel) NEXT button, to display the next pages of a menu, to switch memory banks in radio mode Softkeys, the function of the softkeys de- pends on the display content DSA button, to open the equalizer menu...
Please read these operating instruc- tions before using the equipment for the first time. The Blaupunkt editors are constantly working on making the operating in- structions clearer and easier to under- stand. However, if you still have any...
NOTES AND ACCESSORIES Amplifier All Blaupunkt amplifiers can be used. CD changer The following CD changers can be ob- tained from accessory retailers for con- nection with this device: CDC A 02, CDC A 08, CDC A 072 and IDC A 09.
THEFT PROTECTION Theft protection Removable control panel As a way of protecting your car radio against theft, the unit is equipped with a removable control panel (flip-release panel). Without this control panel, the car radio is worthless to a thief. Protect your equipment against theft by taking the control panel with you every time you leave your vehicle.
If the device was still switched on when you removed the control panel, the unit will switch on again with the last set- tings automatically activated (i.e. radio, CD, CD changer/Compact Drive MP3 or AUX) when the panel is replaced. KeyCard In addition to the removable control pan- el, your car radio is equipped with a...
A second KeyCard can be prepared as an additional KeyCard. This means you can create a “spare key”. You can ob- tain KeyCards from your Blaupunkt dealer. If you want to prepare a second Key- Card, please refer to the instructions in the section entitled “Preparing a new...
THEFT PROTECTION Note: If you entered the master code in- correctly three times, you must wait for one hour. During this waiting period, “WAIT 1H” will appear in the display and the device cannot be operated. Do not switch the unit off during this period.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Adjusting the volume The volume can be adjusted in steps from 0 (off) to 50 (maximum). To increase the volume, turn the volume control 1 to the right. To decrease the volume, turn the volume control 1 to the left.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME You can find out from your Blaupunkt dealer which navigation systems can be used with your car radio. Activating navigation audio...
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “NAVI” display item to adjust the volume for navigation systems. Set the required volume using the volume control 1. Press the joystick OK 7 to save your settings or the MENU button 8 to close the menu without sav- ing.
SOUND X-BASS The X-BASS feature can be used to boost the bass at low volume levels. Adjusting the X-Bass activation frequency You can select the frequency at which you want X-Bass to be activated. This setting depends on the loudspeakers being used.
SUBWOOFER AND CENTRE SPEAKER Subwoofer and centre speaker Selecting the subwoofer frequency You can select the frequency at which you want to drive a connected subwoof- er. This setting depends on the subwoof- er being used. Press the AUDIO button 9. “AUDIO 1”...
SUBWOOFER AND CENTRE SPEAKER Adjusting the centre speaker settings You can select the frequency above which you want a connected centre speaker to be driven. You can also ad- just the level for the centre speaker. Selecting the centre speaker frequency Press the AUDIO button 9.
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY Move the joystick 7 up/right or down/left to adjust the brightness. Press the joystick OK 7 or the MENU button 8 to close the menu. The settings are saved. Night-time display brightness Press the MENU button 8. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “DISP”...
Radio mode This unit is equipped with two RDS ra- dio receivers (TwinCeiver). Many of the receivable FM stations transmit a sig- nal that not only carries the programme but also additional information such as the station name and programme type (PTY).
RADIO MODE Switching to radio mode If the device is in CD mode, cassette mode (depending on the version of the car radio) or CD changer/Compact Drive MP3 mode, press the TUNER button <. The main radio menu for tuning into a station is displayed.
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“clean signal” in order to reduce re- ception interference. This process has been developed by Blaupunkt and has a similar effect to using a directional aerial. Reception quality is considerably improved particular-...
RADIO MODE Selecting the waveband / memory bank This unit can receive programmes broadcast over the FM frequency range as well as the MW, LW and SW (short- wave) ranges. There are four memory banks for the FM range and one for each of the MW, LW and SW ranges.
Setting the sensitivity of station seek tuning You can choose whether the system should only tune into stations with a strong reception or whether it can also tune into those with a weak reception. Press the TUNER button < in ra- dio mode.
RADIO MODE The station storing procedure begins. “T-STORE” appears in the display. Af- ter the process is completed, the sta- tion stored in FMT memory location 1 will be played. Note: You can cancel the automatic stor- ing procedure at any time by press- ing any button.
Selecting a programme type and starting seek tuning The PTY menu comprises several pag- es on which the known programme types are displayed. To browse through the PTY menu’s pages, repeatedly press the NEXT button 3 until the required programme type appears alongside one of the softkeys.
RADIO MODE Press the NEXT button 3. The “second page” of the radio func- tions menu is displayed. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “RTXT” display item. “RTXT ON” or “RTXT OFF” appears briefly in the display. Press the TUNER button < or the joystick OK 7.
Switching TIM on/off Whilst the car radio is switched on, you can turn the TIM function on/off. Press the TUNER button < in ra- dio mode. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “TIM” display item. The TIM menu is displayed. The first message is played if traffic in- formation messages have been record- ed.
“NO TIM” appears briefly in the display if no messages have been recorded. After the last message is heard, the unit returns to the previous mode of opera- tion. If you want to return to radio mode with- out first having to listen to all the mes- sages, press the TUNER button <...
Move the joystick 7 up or down to adjust the minutes. To save the settings, press the TUNER button < or the joystick OK 7. The settings are saved. During TIM standby, a con- nected electric aerial will remain ex- tended.
TRAFFIC INFORMATION Traffic information Your unit is equipped with an RDS-EON receiver. EON (Enhanced Other Net- work) is a feature that involves the broadcasting of radio station informa- tion within a broadcasting network. Every time a traffic announcement (TA) is transmitted, you will automatically be switched from a station that does not provide traffic information to a station within the broadcasting network that...
CD-Rs and CD-RWs (CDs that you have “burned” yourself) can generally also be played. Due to the varying qual- ity of CDs, Blaupunkt cannot guaran- tee that this will work properly. To ensure the system functions proper- ly, only use CDs labelled with the com- pact disc logo.
CD MODE You must not hinder or assist the drive as it draws in the CD. The control panel closes automatically. The CD menu appears and CD play- back begins. If a CD is already inserted in the unit, press the SOURCE button ; re- peatedly until CD mode is dis- played.
Displaying CD text Some CDs include CD texts. The CD text may contain the names of the art- ist, the album and track. You can allow the CD text to be dis- played as scrolling text every time you switch to another track. After the whole CD text has been shown once, the name of the track is displayed.
To find out which CD changers / Com- pact Drive MP3 can be used with this unit, please refer to the “Accessories” chapter in these instructions or contact your Blaupunkt dealer. Note: Information on handling CDs, inserting CDs and operating the CD changer can be found in the operating instructions supplied with your CD changer.
Repeating individual tracks or whole CDs (REPEAT) Press the MENU button 8. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “CDC” display item. The CD changer functions menu ap- pears. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “RPT” display item. “RPT TRCK” appears briefly in the dis- play.
CD CHANGER MODE Entering / editing CD names Listen to the CD that you want to name. Press the MENU button 8. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “CDC” display item. The CD changer functions menu ap- pears. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “NAME”...
CLOCK - Time Setting the clock The clock can be set automatically us- ing the RDS signal. You can also set the clock manually if you cannot receive a radio station that supports this feature. Setting the clock automatically To set the clock automatically, press the MENU button 8.
DSA - EQUALIZER DSA digital sound adjustment This unit is equipped with a digital sound calibration feature (DSA – Digital Sound Adjustment). It provides you with three self-calibrat- ing user equalizers (EQ1, EQ2 and EQ3). Each user equalizer consists of a 9-band graphic equalizer and a para- metric 4-band equalizer.
Automatically calibrating the equalizer You can electronically calibrate and store values for three different situations. EQ 1 for the driver only EQ 2 for the driver and front passenger EQ 3 for the front and rear occupants Hold the microphone in the appropriate position whilst calibration is taking place.
DSA - EQUALIZER Note: If you have already adjusted the graphic equalizer manually or if you have not yet carried out any cali- bration, “NO RESULT” will appear in the display. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “FRNT” display item for the front loudspeakers or “REAR”...
Selecting the equalizer After calibration has taken place or af- ter you have finished making manual adjustments, press the DSA button 5. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “USER” display item. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the display item of the equalizer that you want to use.
DSA - EQUALIZER Setting the stage effect You can activate a stage effect that “repositions” the music in front of the driver and/or front passenger. This gives you the impression you are standing right in front of a stage. Press the DSA button 5. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “STGE”...
DNC - dynamic noise covering The DNC (Dynamic Noise Covering) feature increases the volume whilst the vehicle is driving. As its starting point it uses a volume level that is considered pleasant whilst the vehicle is stationary. The volume is boosted by a different amount for each frequency band de- pending on how noise develops in the vehicle.
Your car radio has a TMC output, which you can use for connecting Blaupunkt navigation sys- tems. You can find out from your Blau- punkt dealer which navigation systems can be used with your car radio.
We recommend you use well-matched products from the Blaupunkt or Velocity product ranges. Switching the internal amplifier on/off If you use external amplifiers, you can switch off the unit’s internal amplifier.
If you want to connect an external au- dio source, you will need an adapter cable. You can obtain this cable from a Blaupunkt dealer. Switching the AUX input on/off Press the MENU button 8. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “SETP”...
RESET Reset You can reset all the unit’s settings back to their factory defaults. Press the MENU button 8. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “SETP” display item. Press the softkey 4 assigned to the “NORM” display item. A confirmation request appears in the display.
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